Suspected stolen Tesla drives onto Pacific Beach boardwalk after police chase
Juan Antonio Gonzaba, 39, faces felony charges for DUI, hit-and-run, vehicle theft, and evading police after driving a stolen Tesla onto the Pacific Beach boardwalk. The incident occurred following a police chase and left a 25-year-old woman critically injured. Bystanders intervened to chase down the suspect after the vehicle struck the pedestrian. San Diego Police confirmed the arrest following the pursuit.
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- ✓ Juan Antonio Gonzaba, 39, is charged with felony DUI, hit-and-run, vehicle theft, and evading police.
- ✓ A 25-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by the vehicle.
- ✓ The suspect drove a stolen Tesla onto the Pacific Beach boardwalk following a police chase.
- ✓ Bystanders chased the suspect after the collision.
What changed
The suspect has been identified as Juan Antonio Gonzaba and faces specific felony charges.
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Man charged after stolen Tesla strikes woman on Pacific Beach boardwalk
Juan Antonio Gonzaba, 39, faces felony charges for DUI, hit-and-run, vehicle theft, and evading police after driving a stolen Tesla onto the Pacific Beach boardwalk. The incident occurred following a police chase and left a 25-year-old woman critically injured. Bystanders intervened to chase down the suspect after the vehicle struck the pedestrian. San Diego Police confirmed the arrest following the pursuit.
Why it matters
The event highlights the danger of high-speed police pursuits ending in pedestrian areas. The suspect reportedly has an extensive criminal record.
What is confirmed
- Juan Antonio Gonzaba, 39, is charged with felony DUI, hit-and-run, vehicle theft, and evading police.
- A 25-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by the vehicle.
- The suspect drove a stolen Tesla onto the Pacific Beach boardwalk following a police chase.
- Bystanders chased the suspect after the collision.
What to watch next
- Medical updates on the condition of the injured woman
- Court dates for Juan Antonio Gonzaba's felony charges
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (8)
- NBC 7 San Diego — Suspected stolen Tesla drives onto Pacific Beach boardwalk after police chase
- fox5sandiego.com — Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with arrest in Pacific Beach, police say
- cbs8.com — Stolen car drives onto Pacific Beach boardwalk, injuring a pedestrian
- 10News.com — One critically injured after suspect drives stolen car onto Pacific Beach boardwalk, SDPD says
- Yahoo — Stolen Tesla Tears Onto Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Then Bystanders Take Over
- San Diego Union-Tribune — Woman struck by stolen car as driver fled on boardwalk in Pacific Beach
- NBC News — Bystanders chase down man accused of striking woman while speeding in stolen car on San Diego boardwalk
- www.10news.com — Man with extensive criminal record faces charges after driving stolen Tesla onto Pacific Beach boardwalk
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